Block 97 Jln Dua
97 Jln Dua, Singapore 390097
Block 97 Jln Dua is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1962, with 117 dwelling units. Across 118 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$581 psf, 56 sqm). The lease has approximately 42 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 97 Jln Dua?
Block 97 Jln Dua is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1962, with 117 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1962
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 117
- Flat model
- Standard · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$350k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 42 years
What are resale prices at Block 97 Jln Dua?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$581 psf), from 118 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 117 | S$350,000recent | 56 sqm | S$581 psf |
| 4-Room | 1 | S$618,000 | 112 sqm | S$513 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$380k) and 8 for rent (median S$3,000/mo) — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 97 Jln Dua get?
Flats at Block 97 Jln Dua have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,700/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 97 Jln Dua?
Block 97 Jln Dua has 118 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$350,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$350,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 56 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 56 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 56 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 56 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 56 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 56 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 112 sqm | S$618,000 |
What flat types are in Block 97 Jln Dua?
Block 97 Jln Dua has 117 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 97 Jln Dua?
Block 97 Jln Dua is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 97 Jln Dua is an HDB block located along Jln Dua. The block is recorded as completed around 1962, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 117 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 97 Jln Dua, Singapore 390097. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Dakota MRT, approximately 87m away, around 1 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kinex for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 51 Old Airport Road # for food options, Green Lane Park for greenery and recreation, and Mountbatten Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 97 Jln Dua from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 97 Jln Dua is Dakota MRT, about 87 m away (~1 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Dakota MRT87 m · ~1 min
- Mountbatten MRT719 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority228 m
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km267 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km562 m
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km830 m
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km983 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 97 Jln Dua?
Buying a flat at Block 97 Jln Dua (~S$350k) needs about S$2,790/mo in income and S$1,314/mo in repayments, after S$5,200 stamp duty and a S$88k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$350k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$5,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$88k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,314/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,790/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 97 Jln Dua land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 97 Jln Dua
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 97 Jln Dua cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 97 Jln Dua have recently resold for a median of about S$350k (S$581 psf), from 118 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 97 Jln Dua by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$350k; 4-Room ≈ S$618k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 97 Jln Dua worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 97 Jln Dua has about 42 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1962). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 97 Jln Dua?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 97 Jln Dua is about 9.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$350k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 97 Jln Dua?⌄
For a flat at about S$350k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,790/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,314/mo after a S$88k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 97 Jln Dua?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 97 Jln Dua is Dakota MRT, about 87 m away (~1 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 97 Jln Dua?⌄
Kong Hwa School is within 1 km of Block 97 Jln Dua — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.